Hot r Not
06-01-11, 07:31 PM
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I should just unsubscribe to this thread. Nobody reads even the topic of threads anymore, so about 80 pages back this turned from post hot bikes to post any POS bike you can find a picture of. There is already a "post your bike" thread, which is a stickie at the top of the forum!!!
There are, on the otherhand, some really hot bikes (Soloist Assassin's bike wins), but a lot of really nice looking vintage bikes that would never get noticed on any other thread.
But the name of the thread is "Hot or Not", it's not unlike those websites where women (and I suppose guys too) post photos of themselves asking for others to critique them.
So in that sense, most everything will always fall into the "ordinary" catagory by default.
06-01-11, 08:19 PM
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yea...they should just make this Hot only....who wants to see basic bikes...
06-01-11, 08:25 PM
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Hi,
Significant updates to another previous entry:
So keeping with the intent of the thread, Hot r Not?
Significant updates to another previous entry:
So keeping with the intent of the thread, Hot r Not?
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06-01-11, 08:29 PM
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I dont know....is it my size? I need a 55cm. If so, I need you to send it over for umm...inspection
(hot)
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06-01-11, 08:33 PM
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Not - lousy pic. Bar tape color is weak and makes no sense. Very capable bike I'm sure but not hot.
06-01-11, 09:13 PM
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06-01-11, 09:22 PM
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Someone should set up a hot or not bike site, where you post your bike and other people rate it on a given scale, and average ratings are organized into a leader list.
Not it
Not it
06-01-11, 09:41 PM
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i don't mind getting "not" feedback. if you see something every day, you get used to it eventually, so sometimes it's nice to know how it looks to a fresh pair of eyes. i'm not gonna go run and change my bar tape right away just because everyone thinks it's ugly; i don't care that much and it's not bothering me. but when it is time for a change, i'll probably pick something other than orange. if i can make it look cooler without spending extra or sacrificing functionality, i might as well.
06-02-11, 05:03 AM
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It's a great bike - I know a lot of fellow racers who race them. Heck, there were Colavita's team bike I believe. Just compared to stuff like the $30k beaut on the previous page, aesthetically its at a disadvantage. So is everything in my stable most likely.
Presentation has a lot to do with it, and I'm guilty of slacking in that department. My S-Works E5 was rated 'not hot' based on a crappy cell phone pic I took. I photographed again using my work gear and lights (I moonlight as a photographer from time to time), and a few people said it was 'hot'. (it is a good looking bike in person I think). Point is, if you have a hot bike you can kill it with poor presentation.
edit: here's an 'after' pic of my E5:
mazda - that's a good idea. If I were more of a web programmer I'd hook it up.
Presentation has a lot to do with it, and I'm guilty of slacking in that department. My S-Works E5 was rated 'not hot' based on a crappy cell phone pic I took. I photographed again using my work gear and lights (I moonlight as a photographer from time to time), and a few people said it was 'hot'. (it is a good looking bike in person I think). Point is, if you have a hot bike you can kill it with poor presentation.
edit: here's an 'after' pic of my E5:
mazda - that's a good idea. If I were more of a web programmer I'd hook it up.
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06-02-11, 06:05 PM
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Lol...why the heck not. Nothing super special. I think its a fairly well built.
Here goes,
2008 Cannondale System Six
SRAM Red shifters, crank/Force deraulleurs, 11-26 Force cassette, DA7900 chain
Ciamillo brakes
Easton EC90 bar/Stella Azurra Eleganza bartape and EC90 seatpost
Stronglight CT2 52/36 chainrings, KCNC chainring bolts
Speedplay Zero pedals
FSA OS 115 stem 110mm
Specialized Romin gel saddle
Woodman seat clamp
Continental GP4000 front/Force rear
Yishun 50mm carbon clinchers
I've got a KMC x10SL gold chain on the way.
Total weight: 16.05 lbs with pedals, cages, computer.
Here goes,
2008 Cannondale System Six
SRAM Red shifters, crank/Force deraulleurs, 11-26 Force cassette, DA7900 chain
Ciamillo brakes
Easton EC90 bar/Stella Azurra Eleganza bartape and EC90 seatpost
Stronglight CT2 52/36 chainrings, KCNC chainring bolts
Speedplay Zero pedals
FSA OS 115 stem 110mm
Specialized Romin gel saddle
Woodman seat clamp
Continental GP4000 front/Force rear
Yishun 50mm carbon clinchers
I've got a KMC x10SL gold chain on the way.
Total weight: 16.05 lbs with pedals, cages, computer.
06-02-11, 07:25 PM
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Made a few changes since I last posted it. Mainly to lighten it a bit, but the red WW bits look nice too.
Same crappy camera.
Same crappy camera.
06-02-11, 07:30 PM
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Just bought this bike new a couple weeks ago. Less than 1/2 mile on it for testing purposes. Owner had it stored at Canada vacation home. Rode his other bikes never this one. I had the same bike but in a double. Brand new 2004 Cannondale R2000 Triple. Ultegra drive train and Ksyrium SL wheelset.
06-02-11, 07:30 PM
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edit: regarding Robots bike:
Hot; because it's a Cannondale System Six, which I thought was one of the best bikes made and should never have been taken out of production. Odd bike out I guess.
Not; because of the yellow wristband on the seat post - ruins the asthetics of the bike.
Buy a Livestrong kit if you want to support the cause.
I was gifted one and feel absolutely fredly when wearing it.
Hot; because it's a Cannondale System Six, which I thought was one of the best bikes made and should never have been taken out of production. Odd bike out I guess.
Not; because of the yellow wristband on the seat post - ruins the asthetics of the bike.
Buy a Livestrong kit if you want to support the cause.
I was gifted one and feel absolutely fredly when wearing it.
06-02-11, 07:31 PM
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This would be considered a CAAD7 frame.
06-02-11, 07:39 PM
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I finally got around to finishing my Look 595 build. Well, it's not exactly finished, but close enough. I'll throw on the chain, cables, and bar tape tomorrow after work. I figured I'd post it in here anyway and take my chances with the tough BF critics. Sorry for the kitchen table background...I live in a small apartment.
Sorry for the kitchen table background...I live in a small apartment.
06-02-11, 08:12 PM
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Can't believe I never posted in this thread
The setup is not so hot but the bike sure is (belongs to my boss):
The setup is not so hot but the bike sure is (belongs to my boss):
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06-02-11, 09:37 PM
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Cdale six, Merckx, and the last one hot. All the others on this page, not.
06-02-11, 10:09 PM
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Funny you said that. I had a team stem, but one of the ti bolts at the steerer clamp snapped at just under 5 Nm of torque. I contacted the seller and a replacement stem is on the way from 3T. When I get it I'm going to put the steel bolts from the Pro on the Team as I don't want to take my chances with ti bolts again.
06-02-11, 11:10 PM
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